Cell Division

Question 1

are cells that contain half of the number of chromosomes that are usually found per cell of an organism.

Answer 1

Haploid cells

Question 2

a cell that contains two complete sets of chromosomes. This is double the haploid chromosome number.

Answer 2

Diploid Cells

Question 3

a mature haploid male or female germ cell which is able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote.

Answer 3

Gametes

Question 4

threadlike structures of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Answer 4

Chromosomes

Question 5

the material of which the chromosomes of organisms other than bacteria (i.e., eukaryotes) are composed. It consists of protein, RNA, and DNA.

Answer 5

Chromatins

Question 6

Either of the two identical cells that is created when a cell divides.

Answer 6

Daughter Cell

Question 7

One of a pair of chromosomes with the same gene sequence.

Answer 7

Homologous Chromosomes

Question 8

the set of observable (something you can see) characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment

Answer 8

Phenotype

Question 9

the genetic makeup of an organism or group of organisms with reference to a single trait, set of traits, or an entire complex of traits.

Answer 9

Genotype

Question 10

a graphical representation of the possible genotypes of an offspring arising from a particular cross or breeding event.

Answer 10

Punnett Square